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Biden outlines housing proposals during State of the Union

Housing Wire

“As inflation keeps coming down, mortgage rates will keep coming down as well. Then, as telegraphed earlier in the day , Biden turned his attention to new proposals on housing and mortgages. “I And my administration is also eliminating title insurance on federally-backed mortgages,” he said. But I’m not waiting.”

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Biden to call for first-time homebuyer tax credit, construction of 2 million homes

Housing Wire

In the address, the president will call for a $10,000 tax credit for both first-time homebuyers and people who sell their starter homes; the construction and renovation of more than 2 million additional homes; and cost reductions for renters. This would act as an equivalent to reducing the mortgage rate by more than 1.5%

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DataDigest: Will work for housing

Housing Wire

If a Colorado teacher making the average salary had $20,000 to put towards a down payment and were willing to spend 30% of their pre-tax salary on their mortgage payment, she could afford a house that cost about $225,000. million over that period to acquire 52 units and renovate several of its 50 existing units.

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Financing proves an obstacle for ADUs

Housing Wire

Homeowners constructing an ADU – whose total build costs run over $150,000, according to the report – use cash out refinances, home equity loans, and renovation loans. Turnover is a huge expense for landlords and property managers across the world. How to minimize tenant turnover using online property management tools.

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HUD affordability plan doesn’t include lowering FHA premiums

Housing Wire

Senior officials at the Department of Housing and Urban Development , which houses the FHA, said today during a press briefing that it would focus on improving financing for manufactured homes and revamp its renovation financing. billion manufactured home purchase mortgages in 2021, according to HMDA data.

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Make Your First Investment Property an Attractive and Profitable Option

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

You’ve just purchased your first property to renovate. You may also have to prove that you have enough income to cover the mortgage on all properties that you own. You can use a mortgage calculator to get a better idea of what you can afford based on the purchase amount and down payment. Let the Renovations Begin!

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Biden makes case for housing proposals in Las Vegas speech

Housing Wire

You’re investing more in building and renovating an affordable home than almost any other […] state in the country. He said this would serve to have the effect of lowering their mortgage rate by roughly 1.5%. Landlords should be competing to give folks the best deal, not conspiring to charge them more,” he said.

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